passion

I'm trying to think of what degree I would like to do, but I don't feel passionate about anything. My A-levels are art, sociology & geography- I got AAB. I hated sociology. I liked art but it was my worst subject (B). I liked learning about geography, but I hate writing essays (I'm more creative). I also don't see myself in a career related to geography. I want a creative career that allows me to travel often or work remotely. I like the idea of a tattoo artist (doesn't really let you travel much or work remotely lol). I want a degree (I know you don't need one to be a tattoo artist) but not in art or a related subject as a level art was stressful and difficult enough. I've tried graphic design A-level before (I dropped it) and I didn't like it much as a subject for some reason? I still like the idea of it now but it's too risky to do a degree in it when I've tried it before and hated it. I've also looked at interior design as all the books I read are to do with interior design, but again, I don't see a career in it. I just think reading about it is interesting. Fashion marketing has also entered my mind as it allows me to travel and work remotely but daily life working it sounds so boring!! I don't know what to do at all. I feel so lost and I have to apply to uni relatively soon. Can anyone offer any tips or guidance?

I'm trying to think of what degree I would like to do, but I don't feel passionate about anything. My A-levels are art, sociology & geography- I got AAB. I hated sociology. I liked art but it was my worst subject (B). I liked learning about geography, but I hate writing essays (I'm more creative). I also don't see myself in a career related to geography. I want a creative career that allows me to travel often or work remotely. I like the idea of a tattoo artist (doesn't really let you travel much or work remotely lol). I want a degree (I know you don't need one to be a tattoo artist) but not in art or a related subject as a level art was stressful and difficult enough. I've tried graphic design A-level before (I dropped it) and I didn't like it much as a subject for some reason? I still like the idea of it now but it's too risky to do a degree in it when I've tried it before and hated it. I've also looked at interior design as all the books I read are to do with interior design, but again, I don't see a career in it. I just think reading about it is interesting. Fashion marketing has also entered my mind as it allows me to travel and work remotely but daily life working it sounds so boring!! I don't know what to do at all. I feel so lost and I have to apply to uni relatively soon. Can anyone offer any tips or guidance?

Have you thought about doing a Liberal Arts degree? These degrees are still quite new in the UK , so not all universities have them, but they enable you to try a good mixture of subjects in the arts, humanities and social sciences in the first year so you can try without committing to 3 years. I think you can then specialise or concentrate on one area that interests you. You seem like the perfect candidate for a course like this. I know that Nottingham does it but you can go to the UCAS website and search liberal arts to see what other universities do it. Hope this helps.

Good tattoo artists travel LOADS, you just rent a chair wherever you want to go.

If all the books you read are to do with interior design then it sounds like you do have a passion.
interior design can lead to fashion marketing related work as well as standard interiors - merchandising, styling and designing point of sale/shops etc is one of the main employment routes for interiors graduates.

Have a look at the SIBD centres of excellence - Arts Uni Bournemouth, Coventry, Solent and Teesside. They’re the top places for interior design/architecture degrees. And there’s no reason that you can’t look for tattoo trainee opportunities alongside your degree - having an extra skillset and income is a great idea.

Love this idea, thank you so much.

You’re most welcome. Let us know how you get on.

I'm trying to think of what degree I would like to do, but I don't feel passionate about anything. My A-levels are art, sociology & geography- I got AAB. I hated sociology. I liked art but it was my worst subject (B). I liked learning about geography, but I hate writing essays (I'm more creative). I also don't see myself in a career related to geography. I want a creative career that allows me to travel often or work remotely. I like the idea of a tattoo artist (doesn't really let you travel much or work remotely lol). I want a degree (I know you don't need one to be a tattoo artist) but not in art or a related subject as a level art was stressful and difficult enough. I've tried graphic design A-level before (I dropped it) and I didn't like it much as a subject for some reason? I still like the idea of it now but it's too risky to do a degree in it when I've tried it before and hated it. I've also looked at interior design as all the books I read are to do with interior design, but again, I don't see a career in it. I just think reading about it is interesting. Fashion marketing has also entered my mind as it allows me to travel and work remotely but daily life working it sounds so boring!! I don't know what to do at all. I feel so lost and I have to apply to uni relatively soon. Can anyone offer any tips or guidance?

Have you looked into a foundation diploma in art & design? If you feel like you're more creatively inclined this is a great option to try out a range of creative subjects for a year before committing to university or otherwise, you might discover a creative pathway that you LOVE or at the very least it gives you more time to decide what you wish to do. Remember there is no rush to go straight into higher education after your post-16 study and depending on your age and what qualifications you already hold, this option is fully funded (no student loans etc.). I would recommend looking into this option and seeing where offers this type of course, maybe even attending some open days hope this helps!

Thank you, but I'm currently on a gap year so I believe it costs around £5000 without student loans to complete as I will be 19 soon (only free for under 19s). This is such a good idea though, so thank you for your reply.

You can get an advanced learner loan to cover the fees if you’re 19 before the start of the course